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Why even let new guys post...?

If something I say offends you I would like to sincerely appologize, but please realize I am a complete stranger to 99.9% of you and as such should hold no real power over your emotions. Have a great day ladies and gents and try not to forget to keep life in perspective :^P

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Kid718 wrote:

I don't really see the issue people have with the "how much is it worth threads". I mean, if you dug your old bike out of storage, and wanted to know it's current value...going to a forum full of bmx collectors and asking isn't really the worst place to start. It's probably the best place to ask actually.

I agree. I don't see the big deal. This site is fortunate enough to have people in the know who could "ball park" something for a guy who dug his old bike out. And all of us others are even more fortunate to have people like you around.

If a guy is being a dic K about it or its obvious he just joined to get his bikes appraised so he can then turn around and try to sell them on here for that amount, sure, no argument there.

But I was in that spot one time. (I don't recall asking what my old 86 Robinson was worth, but only because i wasn't interested in selling it).

my .02

Always interested in 80s models Robinsons and ELFs. I will always make an offer. I collect square corner DK stems. So PM if you have some to get rid of OR if you need one for your build. I have ALL colors.

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As a newbie, I found this thread both helpful and hysterical.

As to the issue of whether it is appropriate to ask for the value of an item, it seems to me that there is a difference between (a) genuinely asking for members to share their thoughts because you don't know the value of your item, and (b) manipulating members and circumventing the BMXM rules by asking about an item's value solely to lure folks in and sell the item in question. I realize, of course, that it may be difficult at times to tell a person's underlying intention when posting such a query.

Thanks to BMX*Racer*1983 for the initial post in this thread.

Moving to Tallahassee! Please let me know where the best places for street and trail riding are!

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I'm always looking for early Mongoose frames with the lower gusset, 75-76 or early 77. And anything Ashtabula!!!ALWAYS LOOKING FOR OG SCRAMBLERS.SEARCHING FOR A PRE-1983 SCHWINN SCRAMBLER THAT WAS PURCHASED FROM THE OUTDOOR STORE IN RED WING,MN THAT STILL HAS THE OUTDOOR STORE STICKER ON IT. ANY COLOR COMBO WILL DO.

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bigsbike wrote:

Those threads on how much something is worth are cool. The people wathcing the threads get to see who is here thats cool and who the pricks are.

Exactly. It doesn't take long to spot the a$$ holes on here. They are the ones makeing dumb jokes. I think people asking is no big deal, when I first got back into BMX I wanted my childhood bikes again. So the first General Lee I had the oppurtunity to buy I paid the guys asking price, luckly for my he gave me a great deal and I didn't get screwed. However I have seen that happen alot, and if they already have a bike they are looking to price, who's to say they aren't keeping their eyes open for another one and they want to know what price to pay for one.(personal expierence again)

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oldguy25 wrote:

bigsbike wrote:

Those threads on how much something is worth are cool. The people wathcing the threads get to see who is here thats cool and who the pricks are.

Exactly. It doesn't take long to spot the a$$ holes on here. They are the ones makeing dumb jokes. I think people asking is no big deal, when I first got back into BMX I wanted my childhood bikes again. So the first General Lee I had the oppurtunity to buy I paid the guys asking price, luckly for my he gave me a great deal and I didn't get screwed. However I have seen that happen alot, and if they already have a bike they are looking to price, who's to say they aren't keeping their eyes open for another one and they want to know what price to pay for one.(personal expierence again)

Yes if your looking to buy something is one thing but to come here and ask how much it's worth to sell it is another. If your looking to sell something and have no idea what it is worth stick it on ebay and start it at .99 cents, when it's all over you'll know what the value is!

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BMX*Racer*1983 wrote:

oldguy25 wrote:

bigsbike wrote:

Those threads on how much something is worth are cool. The people wathcing the threads get to see who is here thats cool and who the pricks are.

Exactly. It doesn't take long to spot the a$$ holes on here. They are the ones makeing dumb jokes. I think people asking is no big deal, when I first got back into BMX I wanted my childhood bikes again. So the first General Lee I had the oppurtunity to buy I paid the guys asking price, luckly for my he gave me a great deal and I didn't get screwed. However I have seen that happen alot, and if they already have a bike they are looking to price, who's to say they aren't keeping their eyes open for another one and they want to know what price to pay for one.(personal expierence again)

Yes if your looking to buy something is one thing but to come here and ask how much it's worth to sell it is another. If your looking to sell something and have no idea what it is worth stick it on ebay and start it at .99 cents, when it's all over you'll know what the value is!

agreed if they put on their post " I want to sell this and need to know what it is worth" feed'em to the dogs. But what I am saying is some people dog others out for a simple question. I don't mind ball busting but it gets outta control on here alot. If the NEWB is looking to make a quick buck, then right stick to ebay.

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Hey, can anybody tell me how much my collection of Mongooses might be worth if I gave them away and wrote it off as a charitable donation?

I'm looking for the following frames, frame & forks or completes by BMX products:MotoTrac (nickle or chrome), Racer-X or a Super-X (with the double gussets).Thanks I'm also johnng23604 at "Retro-goose", "VintageBMX" & "RADbmx"

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oldguy25 wrote:

johnng23604 wrote:

Hey, can anybody tell me how much my collection of Mongooses might be worth if I gave them away and wrote it off as a charitable donation?

ill give u a receipt for 1500.00 just send it to money

So.... is that all they are worth? Or do I have to put them on ebay?

I'm looking for the following frames, frame & forks or completes by BMX products:MotoTrac (nickle or chrome), Racer-X or a Super-X (with the double gussets).Thanks I'm also johnng23604 at "Retro-goose", "VintageBMX" & "RADbmx"

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oldguy25 wrote:

to me

U doing okay?

I'm looking for the following frames, frame & forks or completes by BMX products:MotoTrac (nickle or chrome), Racer-X or a Super-X (with the double gussets).Thanks I'm also johnng23604 at "Retro-goose", "VintageBMX" & "RADbmx"

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As a new member, it's good to know the ins and outs of the site.. I've done enough lurking here so far, that I think I know what to do and what not to do. That's what I'd suggest... get on and do ALOT of reading. You can get a feel by doing just that...